Retired: Real-Time News from Birmingham: Entertainmenttag:blog.al.com,2015:/spotnews/8572014-04-20T12:00:00ZArchives of local news updates from Birmingham and surrounding communitiesMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceThe Week in Birmingham History: Vulcan off to the fair; deadly tornado and mine explosion tag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.126591892014-04-20T12:00:00Z2014-10-28T16:37:40ZAPRIL 20: 1999: The formation of the Xtreme Football League, with Birmingham as a member, was announced. 1996: Terrell Owens was selected by the San Francisco 49ers as the 89th overall pick in the NFL draft. 1990: President George Bush...Jeremy Gray | jgray@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jwgray/index.html
APRIL 20: 1999: The formation of the Xtreme Football League, with Birmingham as a member, was announced. 1996: Terrell Owens was selected by the San Francisco 49ers as the 89th overall pick in the NFL draft. 1990: President George Bush...
Birmingham's Exceptional Foundation gets 'all girly' at Pretty at the Prom event (photos and video)tag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.121672922014-02-10T01:19:11Z2014-06-23T15:32:55ZKathryn Jacoby | kjacoby@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/KathrynJacoby/index.htmlWith farmers' markets and natural food stores, it's getting easier to eat healthy in Birminghamtag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.119113682014-01-01T12:00:00Z2014-06-23T15:32:19ZKathryn Jacoby | kjacoby@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/KathrynJacoby/index.htmlGoing to Alabaster CityFest on Saturday? Here are seven things to knowtag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.131057762014-06-04T17:17:27Z2014-06-05T00:30:34ZALABASTER, Alabama -- The 12th annual Alabaster CityFest -- one of the largest free music festivals in Alabama -- is welcoming possibly more than 50,000 people to Municipal Park this Saturday for entertainment including performances by Rodney Atkins and Fuel....Martin J. Reed | mreed@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/martinjreed/index.html
ALABASTER, Alabama -- The 12th annual Alabaster CityFest -- one of the largest free music festivals in Alabama -- is welcoming possibly more than 50,000 people to Municipal Park this Saturday for entertainment including performances by Rodney Atkins and Fuel....
Treat dad to an afternoon at the Birmingham Zoo for free this Father's Daytag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.131096742014-06-05T00:23:00Z2014-06-05T00:23:13ZIn honor of the most important man in our lives, the Birmingham Zoo will offer free admission for dad with the purchase of a child's full-price admission. Ana Rodriguez | arodriguez@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/arrodriguez/index.html
In honor of the most important man in our lives, the Birmingham Zoo will offer free admission for dad with the purchase of a child's full-price admission.
Butterfly Education Day events set to make Father's Day plenty colorful in Birminghamtag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.130978282014-06-03T18:58:00Z2014-06-03T19:00:32ZThis year, three of Birmingham's most recognizable cultural institutions have chosen Father's Day weekend to bring the same celebration to the Magic City as part of The Gardens' "Get Into The Gardens" series.Ana Rodriguez | arodriguez@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/arrodriguez/index.html
This year, three of Birmingham's most recognizable cultural institutions have chosen Father's Day weekend to bring the same celebration to the Magic City as part of The Gardens' "Get Into The Gardens" series.
Emmet O'Neal to host 'Shout Bamalama' dance party tonight feauturing live DJstag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.130671122014-05-30T21:49:42Z2014-05-30T22:00:29ZThe event is open to guests 21-years-old and up and is part of the library's Standing Room Only series for adults in their 20s and 30s.Ana Rodriguez | arodriguez@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/arrodriguez/index.html
The event is open to guests 21-years-old and up and is part of the library's Standing Room Only series for adults in their 20s and 30s.
A look at Sassy and Bety: Black bear yearlings settle in at Birmingham Zootag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.130639242014-05-30T18:07:00Z2014-05-30T19:47:12ZFor the first time this morning, the public got a glimpse at Sassy and Bety, two North American Black Bears the zoo had rescued from southwestern Montana. Ana Rodriguez | arodriguez@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/arrodriguez/index.html
For the first time this morning, the public got a glimpse at Sassy and Bety, two North American Black Bears the zoo had rescued from southwestern Montana.
Who will be crowned champion this weekend at the Vestavia Hills Wing Ding?tag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.130558472014-05-29T21:55:00Z2014-05-29T21:59:32ZLocal chefs will put their special recipes to the test from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Vestavia Hills City Center.Ana Rodriguez | arodriguez@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/arrodriguez/index.html
Local chefs will put their special recipes to the test from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Vestavia Hills City Center.
Homewood's 'Brookwood Live' set to turn up the tunes for final time tonighttag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.130541402014-05-29T19:02:00Z2014-05-29T20:59:21ZAccording to their website, The Bicho Brothers band is a group of "music veterans who share a passion and desire for creating great music and moving audiences."Ana Rodriguez | arodriguez@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/arrodriguez/index.html
According to their website, The Bicho Brothers band is a group of "music veterans who share a passion and desire for creating great music and moving audiences."
Final installment of 'Coming Back with Wes Moore' airs tonight on APTV; soldiers struggle to re-start their livestag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.130384202014-05-27T21:34:30Z2014-05-27T21:34:28ZThe third and final installment of his series "Coming Back with Wes Moore" airs at 7 p.m. tonight on Alabama Public Television. The two previous installments can be seen on the APT website.Kent Faulk | kfaulk@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/krfaulk/index.html
The third and final installment of his series "Coming Back with Wes Moore" airs at 7 p.m. tonight on Alabama Public Television. The two previous installments can be seen on the APT website.
Pineapple squirrel kabobs get 4 Alabama educators first-round win in TV cook-off competitiontag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.130318782014-05-26T23:44:20Z2014-05-27T01:38:37ZBut which team ultimately won the "Holy Smokers" competition on the Destination America network won't be revealed until the show airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The four men are contractually prevented from letting the squirrel out of the bag regarding the winning team until then.Kent Faulk | kfaulk@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/krfaulk/index.html
But which team ultimately won the "Holy Smokers" competition on the Destination America network won't be revealed until the show airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The four men are contractually prevented from letting the squirrel out of the bag regarding the winning team until then.
Birmingham Zoo to offer free admission to active, retired military and families in honor of Memorial Daytag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.130048382014-05-23T15:58:00Z2014-05-24T17:35:34ZWith a valid military ID, guests will be able to take part in all of the zoo's activities, including countless animal exhibits and the park's latest attraction-- the Jane H. Brock Soaring Safari Zipline Adventure.Ana Rodriguez | arodriguez@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/arrodriguez/index.html
With a valid military ID, guests will be able to take part in all of the zoo's activities, including countless animal exhibits and the park's latest attraction-- the Jane H. Brock Soaring Safari Zipline Adventure.
Documentary on Birmingham area civil rights attorneys nominated for 2 regional Emmy awards tag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.129921092014-05-22T14:45:37Z2014-05-22T14:49:34Z"Preserving Justice," a 26-minute documentary film from the University of Alabama Center for Public Television is nominated for awards in writing and editing.Kent Faulk | kfaulk@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/krfaulk/index.html
"Preserving Justice," a 26-minute documentary film from the University of Alabama Center for Public Television is nominated for awards in writing and editing.
Helena picks site for new library under long-term development plantag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.129737352014-05-20T17:49:19Z2014-05-20T17:55:59ZMartin J. Reed | mreed@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/martinjreed/index.htmlParrots in the Park: See exotic birds up close at Avondale Parktag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.129631262014-05-19T14:43:07Z2014-05-19T14:42:07ZBIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Alabama Parrot Rescue holds Parrots in the Park event at Avondale Park. The monthly event is a great place to see exotic birds up close. After problems with bad weather over the past several months, co-founders Art...Joe Songer | jsonger@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jsonger/index.html
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Alabama Parrot Rescue holds Parrots in the Park event at Avondale Park. The monthly event is a great place to see exotic birds up close. After problems with bad weather over the past several months, co-founders Art...
The Week in Birmingham History: Freedom Riders attacked; bombing sparked riots; Wallace shottag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.128408502014-05-11T12:00:00Z2014-05-19T14:22:34ZMAY 11: 1963: Bombs damaged the Ensley home of the Rev. A.D. King and the Gaston Motel. Three people were injured at the motel, but King's family was unharmed. In the following hours, as Mother's Day 1963 began, riots broke...Jeremy Gray | jgray@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jwgray/index.html
MAY 11: 1963: Bombs damaged the Ensley home of the Rev. A.D. King and the Gaston Motel. Three people were injured at the motel, but King's family was unharmed. In the following hours, as Mother's Day 1963 began, riots broke...
The Week in Birmingham History: The great balloon race of 1921, American Idols and VisionLandtag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.128980422014-05-18T12:00:00Z2014-05-19T14:10:51ZMAY 18: 1971: Grand Ole Opry announcer "Cousin" Louis Buck died. Born in Bessemer in 1910, Buck joined the staff of WSM in 193, and was the announcer of the Prince Albert portion of the Grand Ole Opry until 1946....Jeremy Gray | jgray@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jwgray/index.html
MAY 18: 1971: Grand Ole Opry announcer "Cousin" Louis Buck died. Born in Bessemer in 1910, Buck joined the staff of WSM in 193, and was the announcer of the Prince Albert portion of the Grand Ole Opry until 1946....
Barbecue lovers enjoy the annual When Pigs Fly! Kosher BBQ Cook-offtag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.129593692014-05-18T20:55:07Z2014-05-18T20:59:19ZCooks at the annual When Pigs Fly! Kosher BBQ Cook-off proved you don't need pork for great barbecue.Sarah A. McCarty | smccarty@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/samccarty/index.html
Cooks at the annual When Pigs Fly! Kosher BBQ Cook-off proved you don't need pork for great barbecue.
Alabama's Splash Adventure Waterpark opens the 2014 season under new ownershiptag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.129489282014-05-17T19:48:22Z2014-05-17T19:46:34ZBESSEMER, Alabama -- Alabama's Splash Adventure Waterpark opened its gates under new management Saturday morning to an enthusiast crowd. The temperature was in the lower 60's with a passing shower but that didn't dampen the excitement for those that showed...Joe Songer | jsonger@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jsonger/index.html
BESSEMER, Alabama -- Alabama's Splash Adventure Waterpark opened its gates under new management Saturday morning to an enthusiast crowd. The temperature was in the lower 60's with a passing shower but that didn't dampen the excitement for those that showed...